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The Cancer figure is part of the Zodiac Series by Fred Press. This Zodiac figure is an extraordinarily beautiful expression by the creating artist. If you are a Cancer, then this is an excellent item to consider getting for yourself or to give to the Astrology friend or family member.

About the FRED PRESS ZODIAC SERIES

"Sculpture, unlike painting, is an art which occupies space in three directions
rather than two; its perspective is a fact rather than an illusion." Fred Press

Depending on personal tastes, this item can be polished to a shine or left as is with its beautiful patina showing

It is very likely that this Zodiac Series was created in the 1950's or early 1960's. A book written by the sculpting artist was published in 1962 and shows the construction of some of the figures from the Zodiac Series. Fred Press' book, "Sculpture At Your Fingertips", relates information about the creation of the Zodiac Series figures. The quote below is from this book and describes the concept of stylization and how it applies to sculptures.

"In sculpture, as in the other arts, between the extremes of realism and the abstract, there exists an area known as stylization. Here, the decorative aspect of simplified form is favored over strict adherence to nature and is, in fact, closely related to that search for the basic forms which are the foundation and the true essence of any sculpture. The area of stylized form offers great latitude and represents a field of unending possibilities for originality and creativeness. It can be related closely to realism and even be used in combination with it, or be employed in simplifying the realistic almost to the point of abstraction. Here is an opportunity for uninhibited freedom, for style implies individualistic approach with almost no restrictions." Quoted from Sculpture At Your Fingertips, Fred Press, Reinhold Publishing, NY, 1962, pg 32

About the ARTIST

"If a sculptor is to create in the truest sense of the word, he should first choose to portray that which he understands. If his emotions can be stirred by his subject, sculpture as a means of expression will open a new world of experience for him." Fred Press

Fred Press is a well-known sculptor and successful artist of many other mediums as well. He is the author of the book "Sculpture At Your Fingertips".

"For more than twenty years Mr. Press has devoted himself to the practice and teaching of the arts. He has received numerous awards for his sculptures and has distinguished himself as a painter in five one-man shows." Paraphrased from "Sculpture At Your Fingertips", Fred Press, Reinhold Publishing, NY, 1962, back cover

About the Sign of CANCER

Nurturing, Intuitive, Self-Protective, Needy, Sensitive, Emotional

The following is associated with the sign Cancer:

June 21 - July 22

the sign of the Crab - hard/insensitive on outside, soft/vulnerable on inside; backward/sideway movement; carry their home with them